Wetlands technician vs environmental technician

Differences between wetlands technician and environmental technician duties and responsibilities

Wetlands technician example responsibilities.

• Manage daily RCRA inspections and mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment preventive/corrective maintenance procedures.
• Operate off road vehicles including ATV s and boats for the appropriate chemical applications in lakes, canals, and marshes.
• Assist HAZWOPER technicians with logistical support for operations on project operations including research of facilities and vendors need for project completion.
• Trap coyotes, wolves, and bobcats using footholds and foot snares.
• Gain experience with noninvasive research techniques: hair snares, track plates, and trail cameras.
• Participate in decommission sampling of an entire automobile assembly plant for a variety of contaminants in preparation for demolition.

Environmental technician example responsibilities.

• Lead a crew of twelve techs in various archaeological excavations.
• Manage designated areas to ensure proper cleanliness and safety.
• Manage daily RCRA inspections and mechanical, electrical, and electronic equipment preventive/corrective maintenance procedures.
• Provide contractor oversight, including monitoring of technical performance of sub-contractors managing remedial cleanup projects involving hazardous waste.
• Assist with environmental projects such as groundwater monitoring, and spatial analysis using ArcGIS.
• Perform physical labor associate with cleanup activities, sample collection, waste removal and other remediation service.
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